ABOUT
Connie Haines (January 20, 1921 - September 22, 2008, b. Yvonne Marie Antoinette JaMais) was a singer and actress who made numerous recordings with such top artists as Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, and Frank Sinatra and became famous during the 1940s. Her best known songs include "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" (1948, with Alan Dale), "How It Lies, How It Lies, How It Lies!" (1949), and "Maybe It's Because" (1949), as well as "Kiss The Boys Goodbye" (1941, with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra), the title song from the musical comedy film starring Mary Martin, Don Ameche, and Oscar Levant. Haines also performed in several movies and in the early 1960s had her own eponymous TV variety show.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- The Darktown Strutters' Ball (1948)
- How It Lies, How It Lies, How It Lies! (1949)
- Maybe It's Because (1949)
Pop charts debut year: 1948
Years active: 1940-1986
Genres: Traditional pop, jazz, big band
Labels: Signature, Coral
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